Travel Notes: Done with Minneapolis, now in Red Wing

Four days in Minneapolis was good. Arrived Monday afternoon. Despite the Empire Builder being on schedule all the way to Minot, North Dakota, the train got in four hours late to St. Paul. Oh well. Wish I could have spent a bit more time, but that’s the way it goes. (Also wish that the weather was a bit better!) This was my sixth visit to the Twin Cities, so there wasn’t a lot of new things discovered. Still, its nice to get in some rides on the area’s numerous rail trails. Between those and the relative flatness of the area, I managed to ride about 45 miles a day without even trying! It was also good to visit old Portland friends like Buffalo Dave and Nickey…

Three Speed October1 October, 2017 – 5 November, 2017Ride a three speed...three times a week...for three weeks...each ride at least three miles in length. Go to the website for full details.

Three Speed Ride8 October, 2017 at 11:30 am – 5:00 pmPaul Bunyon in Kenton, Portland, OR 97217, USAEnjoy a leisurely 20-ish mile cruise along the Columbia and environs. Three speed hub geared bikes preferred, but any bike welcome. We'll have a tea stop (bring your own) and end with food and adult beverages. Not a loop.